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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08
The Arttsisn Well.

Through r. o. Graves, president;
John johnson, chairman, ard Napo.
leon Hill, John W. billiard, s. II.
Brooks and W. 7. Bowdre, committee,
the Arleaian Well Water Company re-
ported that IL had organized In good
faith aud for practical business pur-
pose, teing thoroughly sa'iefied tina,
II Gao furnish good, clear, pure and
wholesoms water for the public use,
the accomplish ment OF the desired
ends will involve the expenditure Of q
lsrSe amount OF money. II therefore
further dssires TO ascertain what coun-
tenance end cooperation Il may
rely upon at the HANDS OF the
municipal authoriiies, ~ official
encouragement TO an important
sanitary movement, and, In many
other respects, an absolutely essential
public enterprise. Il Was referred 10
MesIrs Paterson, Montgomery
and Graham TO report drsi.
Of contract TO the council for
ratification, aud alec referred 10 l.
b. susgs, II. b. Martin. NJ. q. Gala.
way, 8. p. Rad, DR.. + l.. Sim, DR.. A.
Erskine, Dr.. 4. NJ. Willett. er., as TO
source aud quality Of water.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08
a JUST JUDGMENT

Is that Of Judge Desly Of the United
States Court at Portland, Ore, which
We publish elsewhere. II decides the
much debated question Of the relative
value Of long and short hauls by
railroads In favor Of the existing inter.
pretations Of their right in that matter
by the railroad companies Of the coun.
try, declaring tina! "Oor gress never in
tended TO make Of the interstate act a
procrustian bed In which tho conduct
Of the business Of roads engaged In In
terstats commerce shall bs made 10
coniorm 10 ore arbitrary rule with.
out reference TO probable
even unavoidable differences
and In conditions and circum.
stances under which II must be trans
acted" These are the words Of
Judge Daily, whote decision is In
many respects similar 10 that deliv.
cred by him in the care Of ex psrte
Koehlsr two years ego, in which he
authorised the receiver Of the Oregon
aud California railroad 10 make lower
rates for competitive long haul than
for q short haul, notwithstanding the
act Of the Oregon Legislature OF 1885,
known ss the "Hoult law" which
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08
AnouI AnsEssnENIn.

What q superb Effect Il Would have
upon the public abroad II Memphis
could publish the real value Of the
taxable property within Ito limits.
We doubt II there IL q city In the
South that can compare with this In
the per capita valuation. There was
q time, and II was not 90 long ago,
when a tS0,0OO,0O0 valuation was that
on which heavy tar wss assessed.
The city has grown more com.
pactly since then, and several thousand
houses have been built, yet the taxa.
BILE values for State and county pur.
poses are stated 10 be $4,000 600
What q telling advertiser, MT II would
be II the Taxing District Council con- d
say to the world that instead Of ga,
100000 for 10000 people, Memphi,
has s50.000,0o0 Of taxable valuep
People are always rated a. they rate
themselves.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08

From II. r. Hovey 4 Bro, for per.
mission to place on the corners Of all
streets In the city email wooden
sigu with the name Of q G said streets,
printed with O small tin advertising
Sign attached. Rejected.
From saiah l. Qninlau, 10 have the
alley between Manassas and Monsar.
rat avenues laid Of and opened up.
Referred 10 engineer 10 open alley,
prov ded II b, pubic one.
From ID Gr0gsn, BY r. J. Black 4
%, 20 secure lease on two lots cas-. of
house on BAYOU near market house
r. jecied, and ordered TO move Of city
property.
From George II. Nittleton, president
OF Kansas City, Memphis 4 BirminR.
ham railroad, 10 be allowed to extend
lie tracks on the north side 81 Broad.
way, from the oset line OF Main street
10 Filth street, 10 a correction with
the tracks Of the KAnsss City, sprine.
field a Memphis road, near Fifth
street. Referred 10 president, city
engineer aud city attorney.
From Dummy line 70 BE- allowed 10
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08

oil sympathy for Mr.. Sharp,
whom, In spite Of the YER.
dict Of twelve men to the contrary, he
pronounced to be entirely innocent.
This was on the principle that q EEL
low feeling makes US wondrous kind"
Mr.. Richmond, being in the same box
as Mr.. Sharp, was speaking ten words
for himself and one for poor old
Jake" In Manitoba, where Mr..
Richmond has arrived by this time, he
is as safe rs "Billy" Maloney, to whose
treachery he attributes Mr.. Shsrp's
conviction. He hasn't as much con-
i3encs In a New York jury as Mr..
Sharp had and will not trust his rep.
utstion nor his liberties to the verdict
Of one q that unfortunate companion
Of his In Doodle business did.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08
IHE DUMMY LINE.
The First rrsfn 60 be Hun 20 Pros.
pect Park Nezt week.

"When are We to enjoy that free
ride over the Dummy line ?" Ssktd an
ArPKAL reporter Of one Of the leading
men interested in that enterprise, last
night.
"Unless all signs and calculations
fail, the latter part of next week." was
ths reply. "a motor Is expected
either Sunday or Monday, at the very
latest, and oil that remains is 10 get
the track In perfect ehape"
"ls track laying 6nished7"
"Very near IL. A few spikes here
and there, the closing Of three or four
gsps, a little ieveling In isolated places
and we are ready for the trains. II
can and will all be done by next
week"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08
ROUTIsE BUSINESS.
Department Report O..

Fire-Seventeen alarms; insurance,
322, 450; loss, fl2sl; insurance over
loss, $2l, 500.
Board Of Health-Inspection GER.
vice vigorously pushed and large
amount OF sanitary work done. EI.
penoe Of department, 81, 1851 81.
Inepector-Total amount Of bust
nese, 1852 Al.
Hospital Patients treated, IA; ex-
pense, 1887 IS.
Regitter-General tax registered, f27,-
20S 20; compromise tex, 3ll,797 so;
total, sS9,00l; grand total, 944 ,l4S IL.
Police-Total srrests, SOL; white,
BIZ; colored, 279; number fined, 374 |;
fines assessed, $3472; hnss paid,
$30S0 20; expenses, $3S06 IL.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08
HutId1nR Permits.

81. ". Joyner, ll5 Poplar, rejected !;
J. X. Jones, ~ Bsale, granted; L. B.
Eaton, lao Madison, rejected; W. B.
Phillips, II Beal, rejected; Mrs.. Kate
Curley, "a Mulberry, granted; Thomas
Grogan, ISL Yates avenue and Wash.
ington street, granted; G. W. Agee,
stables Of Southern Express Company
on Court street, referred 70 the Presi.
dent and Chief Clesry.
The council then adjourned.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08
The Hack Question.

Chief Davis, TO whom was referred
the vexed hack question, reported in
favor Of locating them ss follows:
That they be required 10 locate them
selves as follows: Hacks to stand on
Main street and al cross streets be.
tween Second and Front streets, ex.
cept Madison street; express wagons
and furniture cars to stand on Second
street and all crose streets between
Second and Fourth streets, except
Madison; provided, tha. not more
than two hacks or other vehicles shall
stand on one block, aud that the
owner OF such hack or other vehicle
obtain q written permit from the per-
son or persons In front OF whose place
he desires IN have such hack or vehi-
Gle stand. The whole business was
turned over 10 Chief Davis.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08

MInrHs Ia not In the cyclone,
the grasshopper or the cold wave
belts. II is not ravsged by tempes,s
In summer, or irOIsn by billiards. In
winter. II stands on the border OF
three States, Of which II Ia the com.
mercial center. Il must grow with
the outlying country that Is bound TO
grow. Memphis is good town to
come 10 and stay by.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08
The Old Exposition.

Mr.. Bowdre desired information as
TO Why the old Exposition building
was allowed TO remain. II was ex.
planned that II had never been con.
demned, and was therefore out Of
reach Of the Council a. present Mr..
Hadden said he had called upon
Messrs. 0verton and snowden, who
had two days set fDr ssllirg the lum-
Der. The price offered was unsatisfac.
tory and thus the matter stands. The
best way 10 proceed was TO get up q
petition setting forth that the building
was unsafe and unssnitary: II could
probably be condemned by the courts.
The president said he would be party
10 no more condemnat on proceedings.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08
A MONUMENT TO GAmBRELL.

Young Gsmbrell, OF Jackson, Miss. +,
died the death OF the martyr, and as
the blood Of the martyrs 10 the seed
Of the church. 90 from the grave OF
this brave youth will come an innu-
ence that cannot fail Of the widest
benefit to the people Of Mississippi.
He was shot to death by Jonas Ham.
ilton. a man who assumed to be the
political boss Of Mississippi, because
he had the courage, In the face
Of threats and regardless Of
personal peril to tell the truth
as became q journalist alive to
his duty. He told the people Of Mis-
aissippi that Jonas Hamilton, the
prison warden, was a cruel keeper. a
corrupt officer, and q political leader
10 whom allegiance was a disgrace.
Never did an editor serve the
community TO which he spoke more
va'iantly, more unselfshly or more
usofully. His cause Was the cause
OF the people, his utterance the obi.
cation OF the journalist, his
dts.h the penalty Of q most heroic
performance. That such q death In
such cause should be atlingly com
memorated the ArrEAL believes. II
therefore proposes tina! q monument
be reared 10 his memory. To the fund
every man who believes In the right
Of free speech and the liberty OF the
press, every journalist who has true
appreciation Of the dignity oil his vo.
cation. every cItizsn who would 70.
move the cure Of political
bo~ism from the administration Of
public government; every prohibi.
Zionist who saw in young Gsmbrell q
devoted oomrade; every member oil
the religious denomination TO which
young Gambrell was attachsd-all
these would do themselves honor II
contribute. Without ssch men 81
young Gambrell TO serve the pe,pl,
by using the Journalists power to 70,
veal and denounoe abuses In In,
service. all government woulC
become speedily tyrsnnous ant
oorupt The salvation Of the people
from gngs Of political coruptlonists
that form 90 quickly Whenever the
prcss sleeps. depends upon the puiify
Ing lightning that ASHES from pens Of
Just such public servants M youns
Gsmbrel'. whose lie paid the forfeit
Of his devotion TO q most sacred trust
The ArrKAL. as evidence Of lie sin,
oeriiy. and Of is adaptation
Of thu character and work
Of dAmbrell, the martyr journalist,
will bead the subscription with 600
and will gladly receive aud announce
additions TO the fund aud II asSs th,
support Of the press and pulpit Of tn,
South In the undertaking.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08

The Ariesian Well Company should
have the night II the Taxing District
eau give It to lay its pipes, on condi.
ton that II pay ~ per cent. per an.
nun Of lie aross income to the District
and su'renderipg it's plant at the end
Of thirty years to the District without
concentration.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08
Equitable Gas Company.

The report Of Messrs. James Lee, IT,,
r. F. Patterson and John E Randle,
the committee, recommending that
the company receive confederation at
the hands oil the council, and that the
president and city attorney be EN-.
powered and instructed TO make con.
tract with said company upon such
terms and conditions a. may seem Just
and equitable, and report their action
10 the council for ratification, was
Adontad.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08
JANE. NOM

Who was president Of the Bfoadray
Surface railroad Of New York. when
Jake Sharp was making Doodle alder.
men by aProce" Of corruption ,ba,
has been many times explained ~ the
ArrEAL, was interviewed in s,arcy.
Ait a lew days age. We had bo.p
enjoying the healing waters Of lbs,
quit ro,rsa, preparatory 10 a hAs,v
trip 20 Manitoba, where the mopouI,o.
ere v~y Troublesome, both BY ni.h,
and BY day. Mr.. Richmond wa Ipll
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08

In this time OF riping values, de-
velopment q new industries and pro-
motion Of commercial activity general.
ly, II lie no time to interrupt proc cd.
ings by pistol practice on ones fellow
men. We commend this remark 10
the earnest consideration Of the "tsx-
payers Of Clsrksdale."
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08

A philadelphia doctor, after years
Of careful observation, says that our
demise Is as painless as cur advent
TO the world. This is certainly reas-
suripg, yet notwithstanding these
great inducements we still do not
court death, aud shall continue 10
use DR.. Pierce's iniallible remedy,
the Golden Medical Discovery"
for consumption; splitting OF blood,
shortness Of breath, weak lungs,
coughs, bronchitis, and kindred az
iections Of the throat and chest. II
is unequalsd. BY drusgis,S,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08

much involved In II to be hurriedly
passed over. The closing Of four
streets and the extension Of the lease
Of the grounds from Poplar to Market
street Is a thing not to be lightly
thought Of. We want to make pro-
gress, but let MS be sure OF our steps.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08

Tnr Equitable Gfp Company should
b. ALLOW d 10 lay ilS pipes, II the Tax.
Ing District can grant that right, on
agreeing TO pay % pcr cent OF II, gross
rsotirt' per ainum aud suuend ring
lie plant at the end Of tbirtJ yean
70 the Disthc. without compensation.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08
THE COURTS.
Nesrt.

Calendar for July s; 1906, Taylor
Alternately We. Frank sslvini; 1901,
Same W. Ms. Thos. Keel; 1905, NJ.
Franklin Va. W. A. Collier; e3O6, Jerry
johnson vs.. o. II. Parsons; 9S0s, Jno.
LILY Va. Frank salyini; 9Sl1, ]. A.
Giliner Va. NJ. ID Rhodeo; 1856, Mary
johnson We. J. II. Clabe; 1914. Lulu
w. Clabe W. W. d. Common, thsrif:
$3.50. A. Henderson ". Is Lsvy; 1888.
r. b. Les vs.. J. :. Hall; 9}e9, +. W.
Hines W. Henry Owns.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08

TuR "Grand Old Nan" made a mas.
isriul speech on the crimes bill yestsr.
day, which Bsliour vAinly attempted
10 answer Mr.. Gladstone was at his
beet, and rpoke is Ireland with all bis
old lime eloquenoe and vigor oi en-.
pfottion,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08

Wa do not wonder tina, Gov. Taylor
wae frightened when the crank called
upon him and ION the fqusre" de.
msnded $1,000. The Governors sal
airy Ia only four times tina, amount,
and II was entirely proper that the
Governors secretary should have man.
iicsted q disposition TO give the In.
truder no quarter.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08
INFORMAL MUSICAL
Complimentary 90 Secretary Ian.
master, OF the Y. n. q. A, and
His VILE.

An informal musical was given by
the Young Mems Christian Assocla.
ton to their members and friends, at
their hall, last evening. The occasion
was much enjoyed by all present. The
Young Mems Christian Association
orchestra, just or snlIsd, made lie FIRST
public appearance and scquitted
itself we'll. After the concert
the pleasant parlor Was made
the scene Of informal social gath.
ering. Most OF the membres en-
ployed this occasion 10 bid goodbye 10
the valued secretary, W. ID Laumas-
ter,and his wife. Tbsy left for short
vacation trip on the 10 o'clock train.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08
A VERY PERTINENT INQUIRY.
To the Editor Of tho Appeal,

We would like to know how Il is
that the citizens Of this vicinity are re-
CURED 10 clean mp their private yards and
are even compelled TO pick up the chips that
are oitimes but few, and whom falling
violation OF the heal h ordinances, and at
the present time allowing the vacant lot on
the corner OF Auction aud Third streets TO
be hlled with bark and sawdust and all
kinds Of deoaying vegetable matter. which
ss..s Of Il. c, iGs is'y ,hsi o.s. 70 We We
protest against IT,. especially at this pretsnt
siokly season, and earnestly trust that the
Board Of Health will see after this matter
1. N. POSITION.
Mr.. Posten thus makes complaint
that ought to have tie instant stten.
ton Of President Hadden. Bark and
sawdust dumped into water lots have
been proven TO be productive OF
ieverr, and near or about q city, in
deed, In country or city, such . thing
40 filing lots with this sort Of decay
ing vegetable matter should not be
permitted. The people who live near
to this nuisance have good ground for
action sg,inst the city for permIttin z
30 gross a violation q the health ordi.
nances TO the rick Of the health and
lives Of the people. Abste this nuis-
ancs, at once, Mr.. MADDEN, and so
prove yourself true friend Of santa.
ton,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08

A COMMITTEE Of citizens Of Clarks.
dale informs the ArrKAL that II has
taken the wrong view Of the Jones
town murder, and that 1t has been
made the victim Of their censure. The
ArPKAL. however, will continue TO re-
fuse TO be the spologist Of murder just
tha M mn
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08

IT lie definitely settled that the Pres
dent will MOI viIi, 81. LouiS next fall.
bui will c5nient himself with q trip 10
Atlanta. The Georgia State Fair will
doubtless be very interesting, bu, he
should not leave the South without
seeing the Memphis boom.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08

wnHS knights Of Labar and farm.
srs march together In public process
sion, Ne they did day or two ago at
Cofiseyille, Miss, II lie a very interest.
Ing event.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08

OHiIY DAvIs's suggestion as TO the
hacks, In 30 far s II will disirlbuie
the nuisance, 10 a good one. But the
ArPKAL IT'LL thinks the bluff Ia the
place for them.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08

The Galveston N,p, claims the do.
Tea. Of the prohibition movement In
Texas by 10000 majority. But will
the claim hold waterH Is the question
the Prohibitionists will Ask.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08

THE "ClarksiA Taxpayers" who
esnsure the ArrrAL are probably not
aware Of the chief purpose for which
men pay taxes j. the preservation Of
order and security Of life.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08

THE weather has been very warm
In 81. Louis recently, but the citizens
on reading President Cleyeland's lot.
ter, doubtless felt IS II q cold wave
bad suddenly struck the community.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08

TnK confidence which Birmingham
and Kansas CITY capitalists evince In
iAe prosperous future OF Memphis
LAS beeni demonstrated very emphst-
ically. Money talks.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08
|. WARNING TO .ousrr orrr

Judge Frank T, Reid, who was q
candidate for Governor on the Repub.
loan ticket some years ago, has fled .
bill In the Chsncsry Court Of David.
on oouuty for the rec ovsry Of money
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08

PsEsiDEsr uApDvs does we'll 10 take
time 10 copsidor the report as 10 the
union depot contract. There 10 too
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08

We really believe that on second
thought he people 81 Clarksdale will
como 10 our way Of thinking.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08
The Union Passenger Depot Com
mittee Report FavOrably for
the Enterprise.
PRESIDENT MADDEN ASKS FOR
TINE TO INVESTIGATE,
And Ges. John EchOls Makes Z
Manly, Earnest Appeal for
No Further Delay.
THE NEW GAS AND ARTESIAN
WATER COMPANIES.
Col. Montgomery Fires q Bombshell
Into tho Ranks OF Court
Square Admit ers.

Tho Legislative Council held Its reg
ular monthly meeting yesterday alter
noon, with full attendance.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08

Mn. WELLINGTON has received q sen.
tenee OF fifteen years In the peniten.
tisry. Mr.. Millingtons friends should
congratulate him.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08

IT has bscome q very dangerous
matter 10 kill your iellow-citiIsn In
these parts.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08

Dows whit no old Exposition build
ing Il has served is purpose and 10
q nuisance.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08

GKs. EcHoB was unfortunate In his
fret speech before the Taxing District
Council. MADDEN won't be blufied.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08

The growth Of Memphis Is natural,
not artificial.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08

JuDoK DuBosR Ia evidently not to be
iIi6ed with.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08

To invest In Memphis Is to pu. money
where Il will grow.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-08
THE WEATHER.
Indications.

For Alabama: Local rains; stationary
temperature; southerly winds In tho casters
portion; westerly winds In the western por-
ton.
For Mississippi: Stationary temperature;
local rains; winds generally southerly.
For Arkansas; Local rains; variable
winds; stationary temperature.
Fer Tennesseei Stationary temperature;
variable winds, generally southerly; local
rains.
Yesterdays Local Temperature.
A.. I
, 1887-08-25

At Patzcuaro we found by chance, for
it was not displayed for sale, something
that interested us more than anything else
made in Mexico. This was q true rides
cent ware. The specimens we obtained
were small round and rectangular plates.
The luster is the true Saracenic, Alhambra
or Cubic luster, the real iridescence,
shimmering, shifting colors in changing
lights, ruby, green, blue. Would it not
be singular il this lost art were preserved
in Mexico3 The ware is rude. Thu max
ers of 1t have not the certainty of produc-
ing q particular color in a picture which
distinguishes a Cubic work, and it lacks
the elegance and the glaze, the solidity and
flueness, OF the Alhambra tiles. But it is
a genuine iridescence. The plates are eX-
ceedingly thin and brittle. The lustcr
seems to be metallic, Of copper, and the
effect to be produced by subjecting the
ware TO an exceedingly high'temperature,
a firing so fierce that clay is apparently
di~sintegrated, and has lost its ringing
quality.-Charles Dudley Warner in Har-
per's Magazine.
, 1887-08-25

In former times coins were often cast
and indeed some of the most beautiful
specimens of numismatic workmanship
known, such as the medals of Giulio Ro-
mano, were SO made. Striking from en-
graved dies has, however, been practiced
from early times; most of the Greek and
Roman coins, as well as those of India,
were thus formed. The invention of the
rolling mill and of the disk cutter, which
seems to nave been suggested by Leonardo
da Vinci, who designed many of the
medieval coins, has served to ~perpetuate
the method of striking. The impression
of the dies was originally given by blows
from a hammer, n method which continued
to be used as late as 1862, owing to the
prejudice of the ''moneyers," who resisted
the introduction of machinery for the pur-
pose. The hammer was, however, grad
ually replaced by the screw press, and this
machine, of much the same form as that
used by Benvenuto Cellini, who made
coins for Pope Clement VII, is figured in
Akerman's plate of the coming room of
the Tower, published in the early part of
this century. Boulton, in 1890, first ap-
piled steam power to the press, and his
screw press continued to be employed in
the mint down to 1882, when the lever
press of Uhlhorn was exclusively adopted.
Good Words.